[What kind of holster for working outside?]

I like my Crossbreed Mini-tuck when working outside, but I carry a Kahr PM9, a lot smaller than a 1911

Not much help I know-lol

[New Tennessee State Gun Legislation]

I agree with you, but in the paperwork they gave her, it says they have the right to search their cars trunk and glove compartment.

Now, I wonder if they state it that way so you can keep a gun under the seat?

[Any rimfire fans?]

Before moving to TN I sold my 9422XTR, and a Browning A-bolt 22, kicking myself now-lol.

Although because of bad storage they were starting to pit, so in a way I got rid of them for a great price before they would need refinishing.

But my custom Nordic Components 10/22 and CZ 455 Thumbhole varmint kinda make up for it.

[New Tennessee State Gun Legislation]

Along the same lines I guess.

My wife just got hired by local walk-in clinic. Apparently they dont want you to leave a firearm in your car while on duty.

Not sure why, this was her first day there. Maybe one was stolen in the past?

So that means when she leaves the house for work she cant bring her gun.

I see both sides. Like was stated above, the property owner should have some right as to what is on their property.

But will they protect you from harm? Crazy person walks in?

Me personally, I'd have something with me, even my little NAA mini revolver.

[Snow]

Here in Jonesborough most of the snow is gone now. Being 45 overnight helped a lot with that. There wont be a spot of snow in another day or 2 with higher temps and rain coming. I'm glad since I am an avid mountain biker.

[I need a winter snow boot recommendation]

Well this will be a moot point-lol.

I have some winter hiking boots from when I lived in CT. Not only were they  warm, if it was over 40 out they were too warm. But the best part was the sole. Super soft rubber to grip the ice and snow. If I was walking on asphalt they actually felt squirmy.

But good luck with your new setup, sounds like it will work fine.

[Snow]

13 minutes ago, jpx2rk said:

I believe they are outlawed except in the northern territories due to road damage, etc.

Back then we were able to use them from Nov 1st to April something

[Snow]

28 minutes ago, gregintenn said:

Snow is one thing. Bring your Yankee brethren here and show me how to drive in this ice hockey rink of a road I live on. Hint: it is covered in shiny ice, but is in no way flat.

Not surprising, not many folks in New England know how to dive in snow and ice either-lol.

When I was a kid my father owned a gas station/repair shop. For all of Oct and Nov all we did was stud tires. 95% of cars back then were rear wheel drive. You werent going anywhere without studs.

[Snow]

Gotta say I had a good chuckle reading this thread, after living most of my life in CT.

 

For those that dont particularly like the way other folks seem to be moving here to TN (among other warmer, southern states) ,  picture the weather you have had for the past week or so lasting from November to April, only with a lot more snow. I remember a winter a few years before we moved that we seemed to get a blizzard every week in Jan and Feb. My mailbox was actually hidden by the snow for a week, had to dig it out when I was shoveling. The fact that I worked outside was the prime motivation for moving south.

 

Moving here was the first time I moved without packing a shovel and snowblower-lol.

For some strange reason my area only got a few inches of snow, I hear Knox got 10+ inches.

[Been out of the sport for ~10 years, what are the best 1911s currently?]

Not sure if anyone mentioned Ed Brown. I recently picked up a stainless EVO and its fantastic.

They are semi-custom, made in batches.

[Been out of the sport for ~10 years, what are the best 1911s currently?]

Older Kimbers are nice. And Sigs from what I hear. I happen to like Dan Wessons a lot, they are a great value.

[Torn between two lovers]

1 hour ago, Moped said:

My advice comes from the perspective of a guy that carries everywhere, all the time. If you pick something that’s big or heavy, most likely, you are going to get to a point that you’ll quit carrying, because of the size or weight.

The bigger the pistol, the more it tends to print and the more self conscious you’ll be. If it’s heavy and you don’t invest in the right belt and holster combo, then you are not going to want to carry, cause it will pull on your pants and you’ll be uncomfortable and go around tugging on them. Make sure that you’ll be comfortable carrying which ever pistol you pick. 

 I agree with this wholeheartedly.  I carry everywhere. Being 5-10' and 180 lbs, I carry a Kahr PM9, or a P380 in the summer. I just have this 'thing' about printing. And anything bigger just gets uncomfortable for me. But I also have several IWB holsters that I love and are super comfy. Thats the key.

 I can forget I have a gun with me at times, my carry guns are that comfortable. Even when hiking or working in the yard.

I'm not that concerned about how many rounds I have. I'm not PD, probably not gonna get in a shootout-lol. My 7+1 plus extra mag is enough for me.

 I also have an EMP. I have carried that when out hiking and I like it a lot. A Sig P938 also. But for a dedicated carry piece I'll take striker fired. Had a PCR and while it shot great it was too bulky for me to carry all the time.

 Choose what feels best to you, gun AND caliber.

[Kimber 1911 Slide Stuck]

Wondering how this turned out?

[Looking for gun "safe" opinions]

19 hours ago, FUJIMO said:

f this was on the east end of Knoxville that was likely Champions "Outlet" store which has returned models, scratch and dent models, etc. Champion has stood the test of time in this house.

Yes thats the place. The guy there helped me load the safe onto my truck, we used cardboard on the truck bed and it went in SOO easy. I was surprised how much harder it was to get the damn thing out-lol.

[Looking for gun "safe" opinions]

 I bought a Champion Victory safe a few years ago. Some place in the Knoxville area, I dont remember the name. Discount Safe, or something like that.

Supposedly a $1500 safe, was on sale for $800. Weighs 650 lbs. I picked it up in my truck and my wife and I moved it into the house without 'too much' trouble-lol.

I have to agree with the philosophy that any safe is better than none, even a cheapo one.

However I love reading those articles about hiding guns in the house. Especially the trick about using an old water heater hollowed out, with a couple fake water lines coming out of it. You put it on a revolving lazy susan or something, and have a door cut in the back of it.

[10/22 build suggestions]

9 hours ago, jeff43 said:

What brand ammo are you shooting?

Funny you ask. I would always buy whatever was on sale at the gun store when I went, so I had a mish mash of all different kinds of .22 ammo. But since each gun has a preference, it was hard to remember what ammo shot well in what gun. So 2 years ago I sold all my .22 ammo, and bought a case of Federal Auto Match.

 

[10/22 build suggestions]

Well, heres mine

Green Mtn 18.5" fluted stainless barrel

Power Custom adjustable trigger

Nordic Components receiver, which uses real AR hardware

I have a 75yd range in the backyard, and this thing will shoot 1 ragged hole if I do my part

 

Well dang, my photo is too big I guess

[Headlight Restoration Kits]

I've used regular rubbing compound with great results.

[Any way to get the last 5 lbs off. LOL]

To the OP

 

Dont forget, muscle weighs more than fat, so if you are lifting weights a lot, just because the scale might say 5 lbs less than you want, you might be in better shape than you think.

 

Personally, I dont go by weight, I go by how my pants fit-lol.

[Rifles... 22 caliber Whatcha got?]

CZ 455 thumbhole varmint with a big-ass scope

And one of the coolest 10/22's around. Aftermarket trigger, barrel, and a Nordic Components kit that lets it take real AR handguards, grips and stocks.

[Da/sa subcompacts]

11 hours ago, scatman said:

H&K USPs have a decocker/safety lever, it acts as both, along with the Springfield XD-E 9mm. 

I have an FNP like that, gotta say I like it

[Recent S&W Customer Service experience]

Back when I lived in CT and had my FFL, I had bought a Model 37 nickel, the airweight.

The trigger was very notchy, it was bad enough that I sent it back to them to look at.

When I got it back, not only was it super smooth but it felt like they gave it a nice trigger job, the ppull felt a lot lighter.

But the best part was, they polished, or buffed out the gun and it came back looking like polished stainless.

Glad to hear the company is still taking care of its customers. And I still have that revolver.

[Da/sa subcompacts]

So here is something I dont really understand about a de-cocker. All my CZ's (and others) are the safety models, and I just lower the hammer by hand if I want to de-cock it. But I still have the safety to use. With the de-cocker models, thats all you have. I feel like I'm getting more for my money-lol.

[Where do I go next?]

I like the Kahr guns. DAO so the trigger is heavy but VERY smooth.

[Thoughts on IWI US Jericho 941 Enhanced]

My first CZ was a PCR about 10-12 years ago. Got it in a trade, so I dont know what work had been done to it. I didnt even know about Cajun and CZC back then. What I DO know, I shot it with my son one day, and also brought my Sig P226 Legion. That PCR shot circles around the Sig. After that I've been a CZ fan.

I always wished I kept that PCR. Ive had 2 since then, but both stock and neither shot as well as that first one.